The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board was constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1971 by an executive order of the Government (G.O. Ms No.222 Labour Dept, dated: 20.2.1971) with the view to promote the Welfare of the employees and their dependants. The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972 passed by the State and was given effect from 1.1.1973
The Statutory Labour Welfare Board was formed with effect from 1.4.1975 with the Minister incharge of Labour as Chairman, five representatives of employees, five representatives of employers, three members of State Legislative Assembly, four Official members and two women representatives.

The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board is implementing various welfare schemes for the benefit of the workers who contribute to Labour Welfare Fund.
Employees who draws monthly salary not exceeding Rs.15,000/- are eligible to avail these schemes.

The duration of the course is one year from january to December. A maximum of 50 Trainees are admitted in each Tailoring centre. Training is given for needle work, dress making and embroidery. During training the trainees are paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 150/-. At the end of the course, trainees are sent for Government Examinations. The first rank holder in each centre is given a prize of sewing machine for lower as well as higher grade. Course completion certificates are also given to the students.

2) Filled-in applications can be handed over to the respective Labour Welfare Centre, Organiser-cum-Tailoring Instructress before 31st January of every year.

3) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

For further details refer application form.

(b) Pre-Schools

Eligibility

Benefits

How To Apply

(1) Workers children in the age group of 2 to 5 years

Pre-schools are functioning from June to April. A maximum of 50 children are admitted in each centre. Children are given nutritious Mid-day meals and 150ml of milk in the evening every day. Besides this they are given eggs thrice and fruits twice in a week. Children are imparted basic education in Tamil, Maths and English. They are also provided with two sets of teri-cotton uniforms every year.

3) Employee's salary certificate, Doctor's Prescription and original cash bill should be enclosed.

4) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

For further details refer application form.

(8)Assistance for Hearing Aid / Artificial Limb and Supply of Three Wheelers

Eligibility

Benefits

How To Apply

Hearing impaired workers / their children.

Workers and their wards are given Hearing Aid assistance upto Rs. 1,000/- and Artificial Limbs assistance as prescribed by the Government Likewise Three Wheelers are supplied free of cost to the workers.

4) Copy of FIR, Post-mortem report and Final Medical investigation report should also be enclosed.

5) Application form should be submitted within six months from the date of death.

6) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

For further details refer application form.

(12) T.B. Wards

Eligibility

Benefits

How To Apply

For Worker affected by TB.

The Board has reserved beds for the workers in TB Wards in the following Government Hospitals.

(1) Tambaram Sanitorium (Chennai).

(2) Asaripallam (Kanyakumari District)

(3) Tirupur (Tiruppur District)

(4) Austinpatti (Madurai District)

(5) Keezhpennathur (Thiurvannamalai District)

T.B. Workers can send their applications through the employer.

WELFARE FUND

The Government constituted Labour Welfare Fund, as per section 3, to which the following are credited to-

a) All Unpaid Accumulations due to workers

b) All fines realised from the workers

c) Deduction made under the proviso to Sub-section(2) of section 9 of the Payment of Wages Act,1936 and the proviso to
Sub-section (2) of section 36 of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.

d) Contribution from Employers and Employees

e) Any interest by way of penalty, paid under Section 14 of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972.

f) Any Voluntary Donation.

g) Any amount raised by the Board from other sources to augment the resources of the Board.

j) Any unclaimed amount credited to the Government in accordance with the rules made under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

k) Grants or Advances made by the Government.

l)All fines imposed and realised from Employers by Courts for violation of Labour Laws less the deduction made by Courts
towards administrative expenses and all compounding fees levied and collected by the Labour Department for violation of Labour Laws

Contribution To The Fund By Employee And Employer (Sec 15) and rules 11 (a):

Every Employee contributes Rs.10/- per year and every Employer in respect of and such Employee, contributes Rs.20/- per year to the Fund and the Government
in respect of each such employee contributes Rs.10/- per year to the Fund. (Amendment to Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1973 (G.O. Ms.No.16, Labour and Employment (G-2) dated 20.01.2015)

Labour Welfare Fund - Rate of Contribution - Yearwise:

year

Employees Contribution

Employers Contribution

Government Contribution

Labour and Employment G.O.No. and Date

1973-1981(9 years)

Re.1/-

Rs. 2/-

Nil

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1982-1995(14 years)

Rs. 2/-

Rs. 4/-

Rs. 2/-

No. 1933/14.11.1982

1996-1997(2 years)

Rs. 3/-

Rs. 6/-

Rs. 3/-

No. 67 / 28.05.1996

1998-2008(11 years)

Rs. 5/-

Rs. 10/-

Rs. 5/-

No. 159 / 07.12.1998

2009-2014(5 years)

Rs. 7/-

Rs.14/-

Rs.7/-

No. 91 / 10.07.2009

2015 onwards

Rs.10/-

Rs.20/-

Rs.10/-

No.16 / 20.01.2015

HOLIDAY HOMES

In order to enable the workers to stay with their family, Holiday Homes have been constructed by the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board at Mamallapuram, Valparai and Courtallam.

A Holiday Home named "Jawaharlal Nehru Illam" is functioning at Mammalapuram for the benefit of the Workers and their families. Forty Four Beds are provided therein.

A Holiday Home named "Singaravelar Illam" is functioning at Valparai for the benefit of the Workers and their families. Thirty Beds are provided therein.

A Holiday Home named Thiru-vi-ka Illam is functioning at courtallam for the benefit of the Workers and their families. Ninety Three beds are provided therein.

Rent for Rest Houses per day per person

Sl.No

Place

For Labour

For Public

Double Bed

Dormitory

Double Bed

Dormitory

1

Mamallapuram

70/-

40/-

375/-

190/-

2

Valparai

80/-

40/-

250/-

190/-

3

Courtalam (a) Ordinary Days

60/-

40/-

250/-

125/-

(b) Season Days

70/-

60/-

375/-

190/-

JEEVA ILLAM, CHENNAI

A stay home exclusively for Workers representatives, who come to Chennai from various places for conciliation and conducting cases on behalf of the workers. Totally Sixty two beds are provided therein.

Rent For Jeeva Illam Per Day Per Person

For Trade Union Leaders only

Double Bed Room (Rs.)

Dormitory (Rs.)

80/-

50/-

UZHAIPPAVAR ULAGAM

For the benefit of workers, Trade union leaders and employers the Board publish a monthly magazine named "Uzhaippavar Ulagam". This magazine contains important judgments on labour disputes, explanation of labour laws, amendments, question & answers on Labour related matters and Letters from Readers etc.
This magazine can be received by way of paying monthly subscription of Rs.10/- annual subscription of Rs.100/- or Life subscription of Rs.1,000/- either by Money Order or Demand Draft drawn in favour of the "Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Chennai - 6".